China has successfully eradicated malaria, but the threat of reintroduction via imported cases remains active. We examined data on imported malaria from 2014 to 2021 to understand what makes some cases severe and others prone to relapse. Patients first diagnosed with non-malarial illnesses were abou
Ever wondered why some bird moms have more boys or girls? It all comes down to their quality and the environment. Carolina wrens, which are loyal to one mate, face this dilemma. If a mom is in good shape, she might have bigger sons who can fight for food. But if she's really high-quality, she might
Trinity Rodman, a young soccer star, had a moment of realization. She saw how much players in the NBA and NFL make, and it shocked her. It's not that she's not grateful for what she earns, but it made her think. Why do other sports pay so much more? It's not just about men's soccer making more money
Have you ever wondered how unique our bodies can be? A recent case study found something extraordinary in a 34-year-old woman's brain. Usually, the posterior cerebral artery (PCA) has a pretty standard path. But not in this case! The right side of her brain had not one, but two PCAs. One was typical
Last month, a truck driver named Hazem Isleem was on a mission to deliver much-needed aid through the devastated south of Gaza. Suddenly, his convoy of around 100 trucks, carrying enough food to feed tens of thousands, was attacked by armed looters. One of the gunmen forced Hazem to drive to a field
Did you know that the cost of getting treated in a hospital can differ greatly depending on your insurance? In the US, commercial prices for hospital care are pretty high and vary a lot. Employers and state leaders are looking into something called reference-based pricing (RBP) to set their payment
Hey, let's talk about Stephen Miran! You might remember him from Trump's first term, when he was a Treasury adviser. Well, guess who's back? Stephen's been tapped by Trump to lead the Council of Economic Advisers. This isn't just any job, folks. This three-person team tells the president what's up w
The P-8 Poseidon is no ordinary plane. It's a beast of the skies, designed to keep an eye on the seas. Boeing built this jet for the US Navy to tackle submarines and ships with cutting-edge tech. It's got radar and sensors that can spot enemies from far away. The Poseidon can even drop special buoys
Stearic acid, named after the Greek term for "hard fat, " is no ordinary fatty acid. It's busy helping out in various ways, from boosting energy to sending signals within our cells. Like a versatile worker, stearic acid serves as a fuel and plays a vital role in making other bodily fats and lipids.
Scientists are exploring a new way to keep an eye on nuclear reactors. They want to use special towers called eddy covariance towers to detect heat released by reactors. These towers are often used to study how ecosystems exchange heat and water vapor. The idea is to see if we can tell when a reacto
